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About the Course

In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to perhaps the most elemental and often the most challenging element of story: plot. We will learn what keeps it moving, how it manipulates our feelings, expectations, and desires. We will examine the choices storytellers make to snag our imaginations, drag them into a fictional world, and keep them there. We will learn how to outline and structure a plot, discuss narrative arc, pacing and reversals and reveal the inevitable surprise: connecting the beginning, middle and end....

Top reviews

LB

Nov 15, 2018

Great information about plot and scene structure. The information about revision was entirely new to me - thank you! The exercises were good and difficult in a good way that helped me hone my writing.

SD

Jul 13, 2020

It seems easy at the start; give it a week or two and you will be very surprised -- with yourself and your reaction to the feedback.

The instructions are easy to follow, the insights are priceless.

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By Khemchand S

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Dec 21, 2016

Very challenging, engaging, fun and for new writers its covers the basics. I learned a lot.

By Murwyn H

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Mar 1, 2021

Super great! I love the Teacher and the interviews and the guidelines and hints.Thank you!

By Akshay M

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Aug 15, 2020

An amazing course with good video content, good treatment using assignments and reviews...

By Joelle A G

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Aug 4, 2019

I learned a great deal and will be coming back for notes, video in the future. Thank you!

By Angel M

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Mar 18, 2019

Very detailed course. Provides resources and strategies that really help to develop skills

By Jamie M

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Feb 28, 2018

I have never had such capable breakdowns of plot structures and I truly benefited from it!

By Lori B B (

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Nov 29, 2017

I enjoyed this segment, but I wish there had been more about plot structure and outlining.

By Karen D G

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Aug 24, 2020

Aprendí mucho, lo estoy poniendo en práctica. Estoy ansiosa por comer la siguiente parte.

By Aayushi M

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Apr 8, 2020

It was a wonderful course where I explored the area of plot and loved it to every extent.

By Alanna M

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Aug 21, 2019

This class is really fun. I'm new to writing proper stories so I found it really helpful.

By alejandro m G m

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Mar 13, 2018

Very interesting, and very hard to achieve a good grade, therefore challenging. Loved it.

By ISABELA N C

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Apr 18, 2023

I learned a lot from this course, loved the way I taught and had fun doing the exercises

By Ulises A

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Mar 3, 2022

Great nuts and bolts training on developing a clear plot with basic character motivation

By Danilo C C

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Jul 5, 2020

Este curso es fantástico, su contenido es muy práctico. Aprendí muchas cosas grandiosas.

By Prabhanjan T

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May 2, 2020

An excellent course, and it boosts my confidence that I can indulge in creative writing!

By Simona

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Aug 4, 2019

I loved the assignments and taking part in this course was definitely a time well spent.

By Jennifer T

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Apr 6, 2018

Fantastic introduction to plot with lots of great examples and concrete tips to improve.

By Nathan B

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Mar 21, 2018

I learned a lot about writing and the importance of allowing your characters to be free.

By Cathy M

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Jun 19, 2023

CURSO PERFEITO, ME AJUDOU BASTANTE A ESCREVER SOBRE UM GENERO QUE NUNCA EXPLOREI ANTES.

By MANIKANDAN M

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Aug 21, 2022

This course helped me to get a good start in understanding the science of story writing

By Jacqueline V

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Nov 4, 2021

What a fun introduction to the basics of plot in Creative Writing with Brando Skyhorse!

By Ruby G

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Apr 13, 2021

I loved and appreciated this course and all instructors. Thank you Mr. Brando Skyhorse.

By Anan A A

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Jul 16, 2019

This is an amazing course!! I loved doing it!! The course coordinator is just the best!

By Padmavati G

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Oct 27, 2016

Very informative course. I enjoyed doing the assignments and reading my peers write ups

By Sanam K

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May 30, 2022

It is a real apportunity for people around the world to have access to well aducation.